bowler

/ˈboʊlər/
/ˈbʌʊlə/
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Other forms: bowlers

Definitions of bowler
  1. noun
    a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
    synonyms: bowler hat, derby, derby hat, plug hat
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    type of:
    chapeau, hat, lid
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
  2. noun
    a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins
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    type of:
    participant, player
    a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
  3. noun
    a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
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    type of:
    cricketer
    an athlete who plays cricket
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